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In Brief... Prosthetist/Orthotist

 Brief Description:

Designs, attaches, and provides maintenance for artificial limbs, including robotic implants.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 15

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Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit. 

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Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort. 

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Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses. 

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Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients. 

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Maintain patients' records. 

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Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process. 

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Select materials and components to be used, based on device design. 

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Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices. 

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Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances. 

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Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others constructing the appliances. 

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Qualifications required?

Degree in Prosthetics / Orthotics required. Available in Strathclyde and Salford Universities.

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Job Title
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Salary Range*
35 - 50
Related Information:
Entrants: 35
Senior Orthotist: 50
Data Source(s):
FAS

Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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